• Doesn't showcase specialized marine engineering skills
• Fails to capture the hiring manager's attention within seconds
• Often filtered out by ATS keyword scans

• Replace the objective with a concise professional summary
• Highlight vessel types, propulsion systems, and certifications
• Include quantifiable results such as fuel‑efficiency improvements

Objective: Seeking a challenging engineering position where I can grow my career.

Professional Summary: Marine Engineer with 7+ years on LNG carriers and cruise ships, certified in STCW and USCG, who reduced fuel consumption by 12% through optimized propulsion system redesigns.

• Provides no evidence of impact
• Makes the resume look like a job description rather than a personal brand
• ATS prefers action verbs and measurable outcomes

• Start each bullet with a strong action verb
• Quantify results (e.g., % improvement, cost saved)
• Focus on project outcomes, not routine tasks

- Performed routine maintenance on main engines. - Monitored fuel consumption. - Assisted senior engineers with inspections.

- Led preventive maintenance on 2,000 kW diesel‑electric main engines, achieving 98% availability and reducing unscheduled downtime by 15%. - Implemented a real‑time fuel monitoring system that cut fuel usage by 9% annually. - Coordinated a cross‑functional inspection team, delivering compliance reports 2 weeks ahead of schedule.

• Hiring managers filter candidates without required certifications
• ATS keyword filters often target specific license codes
• Lack of credentials raises questions about regulatory compliance

• Create a dedicated "Certifications" section near the top of the resume
• List full certification names, issuing authority, and expiration dates
• Include related safety courses (e.g., STCW, USCG, MARPOL)

Skills: Pump systems, HVAC, CAD. Experience: 5 years on tankers.

Certifications: - STCW 95 (Basic Safety Training) – USCG, Expires 12/2027 - Marine Engineer Officer License – USCG, Unlimited Tonnage, Expires 03/2026 - MARPOL Pollution Prevention Certificate – IMO, Expires 08/2025

• Resume may be discarded before a human reads it
• Keywords signal relevance to specific vessel types and systems
• Low keyword density reduces ranking in ATS results

• Extract top keywords from the job posting (e.g., "vessel stability," "propulsion analysis","diesel‑electric") Integrate them naturally throughout summary, experience, and skills sections Avoid keyword stuffing; maintain readability

Experience: Worked on various ships and performed engine maintenance.

Experience: Engineered propulsion analysis for LNG carriers, optimizing vessel stability calculations and reducing vibration by 18%. Certified in diesel‑electric power systems and performed routine main engine overhauls on cruise ships.

• ATS may misread dates, causing timeline gaps
• Hiring managers struggle to follow career progression Unprofessional appearance reduces credibility

• Use a uniform month‑year format (e.g., Jan 2020 – Dec 2023) List location as City, Country (e.g., Rotterdam, Netherlands) Align dates and locations in a table or two‑column layout

Marine Engineer ABC Shipping 2020 – 2022 Singapore

Marine Engineer – ABC Shipping Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 | Singapore, Singapore